Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS)

Responsibilities The Health Care Surveyor 3 will perform general assessment, planning, development, and implementation of medical evidence gathering and disability determinations for determining eligibility for public health insurance programs. Responsibilities include: Supervising Health Care Surveyor 2 and/or Medicaid Eligibility Examiner staff Performing supervisory review of Medicaid disability determinations to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations Demonstrating proficiency in the NYS Medicaid Disability Policy Manual and listing of impairments Serving as a liaison with local district staff, other agencies, and department staff Handling complex and problematic disability determinations Serving as a nursing expert, developing legal and technical background materials in support of disability determinations Preparing case summaries for presentation at fair hearings and testifying as an expert witness Participating in special projects related to the disability unit as assigned Utilizing computer systems such as the Welfare Management System, EMedNY, and the Social Security Administration to determine applicant status Handling inquiries from outside agencies, providers, and clients about the disability determination process or status Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health Employee with one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing), SG22. Must meet mandatory minimum qualifications for non‑competitive appointment. Non‑Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS: Possession of a current New York State registered professional nurse license and three years of post‑licensure professional experience. Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post‑licensure clinical nursing experience; a master’s degree can substitute for two years. Preferred Qualifications Professional experience in public health insurance programs (Medicaid, Medicare, or Child Health Plus) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) Experience using electronic data systems such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office Supervisory experience (a plus) Compensation Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T ($93,178–$104,230) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000. Benefits Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs and U.S. Savings Bonds Additional Information We offer a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts. #J-18808-Ljbffr